Sister Rita Stalzer, C. S. J., 98.  Beloved member of The Congregation of St. Joseph, celebrating 79 years of Religious Life.  Loving daughter of the late Anthony Joseph and Ida Rose Luke Stalzer, born March 24, 1924.  Devoted sister of Charles E. Stalzer, and the late: Dorothy, Eugene, Florence and Rita.  Dear aunt of 36, great-aunt of 72, and great-great-aunt of 20 (and growing).  Sr. Rita graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science from Rosary College.  She earned her Master’s Degree in Information and Library Science from Dominican University and another 3 Master’s Degrees in English Literature, Theology and Pastoral Studies from Loyola University.  Sr. Rita taught at Nazareth Academy, as well as being Librarian there from 1947 – 1968.  She was a Librarian at Loyola University Chicago for 40 years, including 2 years as Director of Library at Loyola Rome Campus.  In retirement, Sr. Rita worked as a St. Thomas Hospice volunteer and as Congregation Librarian.  Visitation 9am until Funeral Liturgy 10am Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Alexine Chapel of the Congregation of St. Joseph, 1515 W. Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL 60526.  Inurnment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Congregation of St. Joseph (address above).  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com